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Set in the peaceful city of Carney’s Point, NJ, Merion Gardens Assisted Living is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and rehabilitation services. Experience comfort and safety like no other with a wide selection of beautifully made and snug floor residences ranging from studio to one-bedroom suites. The community doubles its efforts to provide top-tier care and assistance tailored to each resident’s unique needs and aspirations.
With engaging programs and energizing activities, seniors have a lot of things to explore and rediscover. Reach your full potential and enjoy the company of a vibrant and welcoming community. Moreover, delicious and healthy meals are served for dietary satisfaction. Merion Gardens Assisted Living is ideal for seniors looking to live an independent retirement, supported by a kind and compassionate team along the way.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Merion Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by Merion Gardens Assisted Living Company Llc, and administrated by Ms. Shelly Ayars.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Mr . Gary Siemons, Dr . John Amrien, Mr . Tarak Akrout, Zoubir Akrout
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 18 | This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (11 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 2.2 | 3.6 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.7 | 2 | This facility has 85% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 85% worse |
Per-category split of the 8 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, with a substantiated complaint investigation in December 2024 citing failures related to the Resident Elopement policy, resident rights, and timely notification to the Department of Health. Prior reports also noted multiple deficiencies in infection control practices during a January 2021 survey, including issues with COVID-19 response planning, staff education, testing, and social distancing. No fines, license suspensions, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record suggests improvement since the most recent inspection found no deficiencies following earlier compliance challenges.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 320 / 370 / 500 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carneys Point's city center to Merion Gardens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Merion Gardens Assisted Living is located in Carneys Point, New Jersey.
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| Woodbury Mews |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Woodbury | 118 | Yes | 79 | Studio / 1 Bed | Woodbury Senior Housing, LLC | Gabrielle Egrie | 71.2% | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.3 |
| Traditions of Cross Keys |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Glassboro | 79 | Yes | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ivq Glassboro Opco LP | Ms. Ellen Scagnelli | 89.9% | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0.6 |
| United Methodist Communities at Pitman |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Pitman (The Grove) | 72 | No | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed | Pitman Manor, Inc. | Ms. Michele Matthews | 83.3% | 14 | 5 | 30 | 2.1 |
| Merion Gardens Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Carneys Point | 70 | No | 16 | Studio / 1 Bed | Merion Gardens Assisted Living Company LLC | Ms. Shelly Ayars | 51.4% | 3 | - | 8 | 2.7 |
| Brandywine Signature Haddonfield |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Haddonfield (Vernon) | 58 | No | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed | Well Bl Opco LLC | Ms. Jacqueline Friel | 86.2% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
Merion Gardens Assisted Living is in the Carneys Point neighborhood of Carneys Point.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NJ state health department records, Merion Gardens Assisted Living's license number is 75A001.
According to NJ state health department records, Merion Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living's occupancy is 51%.
Ms. SHELLY AYARS is the administrator of Merion Gardens Assisted Living.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living has 70 beds.
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